An ASL interpreter for Hawaii’s Covid-19 press briefings has died of the virus
An American Sign Language interpreter who helped keep the deaf community informed during Covid-19 press briefings in Hawaii has died from the virus.…
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Sad update: Young skier injured in Mt. Bachelor crash has died
A 9-year-old boy critically injured while skiing at Mt. Bachelor Saturday afternoon and flown by air ambulance to St. Charles Bend has died, resort…
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Ochoco Irrigation addresses dry conditions with water leasing pilot program
In the Prineville Valley, Ochoco Irrigation District said Tuesday it plans a novel approach to meeting water needs this summer.…
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Trump tells people he’s decided to pardon Steve Bannon as one of his final acts in office
President Donald Trump has decided to pardon his former chief strategist Steve Bannon, in a last-minute decision made only hours before he is…
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‘Uphill battle’: Restaurants that defy orders face rising fines, possible closure
At the Black Bear Diner in Bend, a sign along Third Street, one of the city’s busiest streets, reads: “Open for Dine…
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URGENT – Trump tells people he’s decided to pardon Steve Bannon as one of his final acts in office
(CNN) — President Donald Trump has decided to pardon his former chief strategist Steve Bannon, in a last-minute decision made only hours before…
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Stars on display: Two Prineville women create ‘City of Wishes’
Two women in Prineville are helping wishes become a reality, by putting special stars in everyone’s…
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Bend-La Pine Schools still has dozens of job openings, a week before students return
Bend-La Pine Schools is hiring, and there are more than a few jobs…
Continue ReadingTrump reportedly wants a 21-gun salute for his departure. The military honor has a fascinating history
As President Donald Trump prepares to leave Washington, D.C. for a post-presidential life in Florida, he has indicated that he wants an elaborate…
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C.O. pro indoor football debut pushed back amid pandemic
Professional indoor football is still coming to the Central Oregon, just a bit later than expected. The pandemic has pushed the start date of the…
Continue ReadingNetflix crosses 200 million subscribers milestone
Netflix — which was founded in 1997 as a rental company that sent you DVDs in the mail — crossed a major milestone on Tuesday, further…
Continue ReadingAfter finding controversial novel on school’s summer reading list, teenage twins push for change in state law
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Homework; for many of us adults, it’s been eons since we had…
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‘Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’ seeks to nourish while bridging racial divide
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A local organization is serving awareness about racial and…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 637 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,808, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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‘Several dozen’ of Trump’s pardons pushed by criminal justice reform groups, source says
Several dozen of President Donald Trump’s final slate of more than 100 pardons and commutations will be doled out to individuals whose cases…
Continue ReadingBaseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton dead at 75
Hall of Fame baseball player Don Sutton died Monday night at the age of 75, his son tweeted Tuesday. “Saddened to share that my dad passed away…
Continue ReadingPM warns Canada could impose new COVID-19 travel restrictions without notice
Click here for updates on this story January 19, 2021 Citing the evolving situation with the identified COVID-19 variants…
Continue ReadingIt’s Inauguration Eve, and Wall Street is feeling good
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here.…
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Deschutes County offers vaccination interest form
More than 10,000 people have filled out an online form Deschutes County Public Health to be notified when eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, at…
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